Landscape Field Operations Manager

Galbraith's Landscaping & Lawn Care; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Galbraith’s Landscaping & Lawn Care is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily field operations for mowing, lawn care, and landscape installation crews in Fort Wayne, IN. This hands-on leadership role focuses on staffing, equipment readiness, and efficient daily execution.

You will identify obstacles, coach crew leaders into stronger supervisors, and drive productivity while ensuring safety and quality. Occasional hiring, onboarding, and training support are expected.

Qualifications

• Management or supervisory experience in landscaping or similar field.
• Strong leadership and employee-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple crews and priorities.
• Strong understanding of labor productivity and job efficiency.
• Experience purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, or repair parts preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors and visit active job sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for mowing, lawn care, landscape maintenance, and landscape installation crews.
• Coordinate daily and weekly schedules with office staff and crew leaders.
• Ensure crews leave the shop prepared, properly staffed, properly supplied, and on time.
• Monitor route completion, labor hours, productivity, and job performance.
• Hold crew leaders and team members accountable for company standards and production goals.
• Visit jobsites regularly to inspect quality, productivity, safety, and professionalism.
• Identify inefficient work practices and implement improvements.
• Help crews recover from weather delays, staffing shortages, equipment failures, and schedule disruptions.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and development of field employees.
• Coach and develop crew leaders into stronger supervisors.
• Address performance, attendance, attitude, and accountability issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Employee management

Crew management

Labor productivity

Organization

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

Scheduling software

Timekeeping software

Purchasing software

Job management software

Job description

Galbraith’s Landscaping & Lawn Care is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily field operations for mowing, lawn care, and landscape installation crews in Fort Wayne, IN. This hands-on leadership role focuses on staffing, equipment readiness, and efficient daily execution.

You will identify obstacles, coach crew leaders into stronger supervisors, and drive productivity while ensuring safety and quality. Occasional hiring, onboarding, and training support are expected.